Asset-Based Lending Field Examiner

Gordon Brothers

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Field Examiner, you will participate primarily in the execution of accounts receivable securitization examinations, and secondarily in the execution of asset-based loan examinations. You will be responsible for analytic and auditing tasks as well as documenting and evaluating reporting functionalities. Although under the supervision of more experienced staff you should be able to independently analyze and assess performance metrics of underlying accounts receivable pools consistent with applicable receivables purchase agreements in place. Our candidate profile is for a talented individual that can be developed to independently execute asset based collateral field examinations, using a risk-based approach that requires communication and collaboration with our professionals, borrowers, as well as our lender clients. This candidate should have experience demonstrating critical thinking, analytical capabilities, audit experience and have a desire to learn and grow in their career. Although a CPA license is not required the candidate should possess a strong background in both finance and accounting concepts, with an ability to assess and evaluate the impact of revenue accounting treatment on, and potential offsets to, subject accounts receivable collateral pools.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills (e.g., ability to push for borrower information and manage overall process to complete projects within allotted timelines)
• High attention to detail
• Willingness to adjust current skill set and invest time necessary to quickly bring existing skill set in line with Gordon Brothers “best practices”
• Ability to Effectively perform and document audit activities in accordance with professional standards and methodologies
• Perform detail testing as defined by the accounts receivable securitization examination program to analyze and validate information
• Execute testing and create clear and concise documentation of testing results and exceptions
• Understand procedures, accounting entries, results, receivable pool and required reserve impacts; and document and express such understanding concisely in both written and verbal form
• Contribute to and promote a positive environment and improve team effectiveness
• Consolidate workpapers/report in cohesive manner when assisted by junior staff.
• Maintain a current professional development plan reflecting a commitment to self-development
• Meet administrative reporting requirements in a timely manner
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, audit, or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with large complex asset-based field exams.
• Must have knowledge of borrowing base lending or secured finance.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Word; knowledge of PowerPoint is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• High integrity, strong business acumen, critical thinking abilities, and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. (10-25% of the year).

Nice To Haves

• Financial auditing or forensic accounting a plus.
• knowledge of PowerPoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively perform and document audit activities in accordance with professional standards and methodologies
• Perform detail testing as defined by the accounts receivable securitization examination program to analyze and validate information
• Execute testing and create clear and concise documentation of testing results and exceptions
• Understand procedures, accounting entries, results, receivable pool and required reserve impacts; and document and express such understanding concisely in both written and verbal form
• Contribute to and promote a positive environment and improve team effectiveness
• Consolidate workpapers/report in cohesive manner when assisted by junior staff.
• Maintain a current professional development plan reflecting a commitment to self-development
• Meet administrative reporting requirements in a timely manner

Benefits

• Gordon Brothers offers a very competitive total compensation package, including base salary and bonus plan, health insurance, dental benefits, a generous 401(k) match, time off benefits, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level